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#2752 of 2773 Transmission problem? by sjb68 Jun 23, 2009 (3:13 pm)
I'm thinking about purchasing a 99 XJ8L with 70,000 miles on it. I took it for a test drive and noticed that sometimes the tranny would act like it was stuck in neutral then slam into gear when starting from a dead stop. The dealer had it checked and said that it was not a transmission problem because it was not throwing any codes out and said sometimes these things work themselves out or get worse. Any ideas? Replies to this message: madonnadj (Jun 24, 2009 3:33 am)
#2753 of 2773 diagnostic troubles by gabrielsdad Jun 23, 2009 (8:17 pm)
When I try to run the diagnostics through the on-board VCM, it flashes "PAO FAIL". Anyone with a clue as to what this means? Thanks, Alan
#2754 of 2773 Re: Transmission problem? [sjb68] by madonnadj Jun 24, 2009 (3:33 am)
Replying to: sjb68 (Jun 23, 2009 3:13 pm) We have a 98 and it did something similar. We were stopped, placed in reverse and then going forward it seized up. Placed in reverse, nothing moved. Eventually, it 'released' if that is that correct word. Our mechanic came, drove it around and said it was fine to drive. Had no real idea except to say sometimes the anti-lock brakes seize up...on any car. Wasn't concerned. As we have a warranty, I want it to 'break' so that it can be fixed. No one except for me is concerned about being away from home in it!! Has shown no further indication that it is trying to do it again.
#2755 of 2773 Bells, Chimes ... by madonnadj Jun 24, 2009 (3:35 am)
At approximately every 20 miles, bells, chimes go off five times in increments of five. The book states that this is a secondary warning for air bags when the light on the dash does reflecting same warning fails. Jag dealer doesn't know what I am talking about. Anyone have this problem? If so, any info would be helpful.   Madonna Replies to this message: gas6 (Jun 27, 2009 1:49 am)
#2756 of 2773 In checking out a 2007 by marsha7 Jun 24, 2009 (8:14 am)
XJ8, I notice that the parking brake is no longer a hand brake...I love handbrakes ( my 88 Prelude & Legend had them)...when was the last year that the XJ8 had the hand brake???
#2757 of 2773 Re: Bells, Chimes ... [madonnadj] by gas6 Jun 27, 2009 (1:49 am)
Replying to: madonnadj (Jun 24, 2009 3:35 am) Had something similar on my 2004 xj8 it was very intermittent and was found to be a fault in the cancelation ring - this device transmits the electical power from the (fixed) car to the (rotating) steering wheel, and the wires tend to fail after much use. All fine now. hope this helps
#2758 of 2773 A/C leak repairs by jaglover2 Jun 28, 2009 (3:15 am)
I have a leak in my A/C system, dealer wanted to replace evaporator and compressor. Local Jag mechanic found no leak in compressor only on the evaporator. He added an A/C leak sealer called Red Angel with the hope to fix the leak. Has anyone used this product before? Are there an cautions to worry about? I don't want to spend $3K to fix the A/C on my '01 XJ8. Replies to this message: denham (Jun 29, 2009 4:49 am) jaglover2 (Jul 01, 2009 7:31 am)
#2759 of 2773 Coolant leak repairs by jaglover2 Jun 28, 2009 (3:24 am)
At start up each morning I get squealing from the front of my '01 XJ8 that lasts about 5 minutes. This also happens after the car has sat for a while, over 6 hours. I have been told that this happens because I have coolant leaking on to the drive belt. Would anybody recommend using a coolant stop leak additive? If so which one is better? Could there be another reason for the squealing? Replies to this message: jagernut (Oct 12, 2009 2:25 pm)
#2760 of 2773 Re: A/C leak repairs [jaglover2] by denham Jun 29, 2009 (4:49 am)
Replying to: jaglover2 (Jun 28, 2009 3:15 am) The Evaporator is very thin and a leak sealer may work or at least slow the leakage . There are a number of A/C sealers on the market and most all are the same and have been found to work with small leakage. Replies to this message: jaglover2 (Jul 01, 2009 7:31 am)
#2761 of 2773 Re: A/C leak repairs [denham] by jaglover2 Jul 01, 2009 (7:31 am)
Replying to: denham (Jun 29, 2009 4:49 am) Thanks for your response. So far the A/C has been working well, so well that the condensate is now coming in to the car. Mechanic has tried to blow out the drain tube thinking that it is blocked, but this did not work. Can anyone say why the water comes into the car and what else can be done? The driver's side and the rear left side gets very wet. I need A/C here in South Florida, especially in the summer months.

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